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South Korea on alert for more trash balloons from the North

More News —8 June, 2024 15:13

 South Korea's military said it was on alert for more trash-carrying balloons possibly arriving from North Korea on Sunday. In two waves last week,…

South Korea on alert for more trash balloons from the North

Proposed Budget: Internet cost hiked, mobile prices decrease

The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has…

Proposed Budget: Internet cost hiked, mobile prices decrease
Tk 30,317cr proposed for power and energy sector

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali today proposed allocating…

Tk 30,317cr proposed for power and energy sector

Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism

Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism

Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author JK Rowling dreamt up the boy wizard more than three decades ago. The Scottish…

Microsoft cuts 1000 jobs to focus on ‘strategic growth’

Microsoft cuts 1000 jobs to focus on ‘strategic growth’

Microsoft is reportedly laying off over 1,000 employees across units after the tech giant announced it will cut 10,000 roles throughout 2023. The Information reported, citing people…

China unveils measures to improve flood monitoring, forecasting

China unveils measures to improve flood monitoring, forecasting

China's Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying on Tuesday outlined key measures to enhance the timeliness and accuracy of the country's flood monitoring and forecasting work. "The…

China congratulates India PM Modi on election win

China congratulates India PM Modi on election win

China on Wednesday congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his election win, adding it was "ready to work" with its neighbour. "China is ready to work with India…

World's richest have never been so wealthy: study

World's richest have never been so wealthy: study

The world has never had so many rich people and their investments in soaring stock markets have made them wealthier than ever recorded, according to a study published on Wednesday.…

25% of total land area by 2030: Bangladesh sets ambitious tree cover expansion goal

25% of total land area by 2030: Bangladesh sets ambitious tree cover expansion goal

The Bangladesh government has set ambitious goals to expand the country’s tree cover from 22.37% to 25% of total land area by 2030. Forest coverage is also targeted to increase…

Voting underway in 60 upazilas

Voting underway in 60 upazilas

Voting is underway today in 60 upazilas for the fourth phase of the sixth Upazila Parishad Election. Voting began at 8 am and will continue till 4 pm without any break. The voting…

Alarming rise in religious misinformation on social media in Bangladesh, new study reveals

Alarming rise in religious misinformation on social media in Bangladesh, new study reveals

As technology becomes more accessible, the involvement of all classes of people on social media is increasing, and with it, the spread of religious misinformation is also on the rise.…

Earthquake jolts parts of country

Earthquake jolts parts of country

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolted different parts of the country, including Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Rangamati and Khagrachari districts, at 2:45pmtoday. The epicentre of the earthquake…

Forest Dept declares Sundarbans closed to visitors for 3 months

Forest Dept declares Sundarbans closed to visitors for 3 months

With a view to protecting the wildlife and biodiversity of the Sundarbans, the Forest Department today announced a ban on entry of visitors to the forest, which took a big hit from…